Mitzi Moments

Author: Mitzi

the orangutan thinks she’s hot…

By on June 11, 2008 in keep hope alive

So I basically got off of the plane from Miami and jumped on another to Los Angeles. I spent last weekend hanging out with my girl Carla under the guise of attending my very dear friend Roz’s retirement party and attending a work related meeting.

The main reason I like hanging out with Mz. Talley is that she is so damn fun (hence, why spending a day at the San Diego Zoo was at the top of our to-do list). I swear that girl wakes up with a freaking smile on her face. Which says a lot considering homegirl gets up at like 5.30am to excercise before going to work. Whenever I’m with her, it’s all good. And that is totally in line with my new and improved outlook on life- positive, optimistic and open to my blessings. No more negativity, I’m on a mission to only attract great things into my life.
SO if you happen to know any great SINGLE men, now is the probably the time to make that introduction happen… I’m just saying.

dreams do come true…

By on June 3, 2008 in keep hope alive

And can we all take a moment and collectively respect Michelle Obama’s gangsta for the bangin’ purple dress with the sexy black patent leather belt touched off with a string of pearls?!? Um, somebody saw the Sex In The City movie… WORK MICHELLE.

This man is the truth. Check out his speech:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/global-video/index.html?video=1105097
or
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/us/politics/03text-obama.html

everybody’s crying over peanuts…

By on June 3, 2008 in it's not a game out there

I read a recent article in the New York Times, that exposed how even the uber wealthy are starting to feel the strain of this recession that isn’t really happening according to the Bush Administration. Apparently, the wealthy are selling off rarely worn jewelry to high end hock shops, down grading from the Gulfstream to Lear jets and even going so far as to declare brunette the new blonde (because the cost of getting a decent highlight is too much). But the struggle for them is two-fold. Because when you’re shall we say, financially challenged to begin with, no one really turns a head if you become poorer. When you’re at the top, the tumble is a little more humiliating. Apparently, the anxiety of keeping the summer house when you are barely making the private school tuition payments is driving the Jones to drink.

While there is really only so much sympathy I can have for folks that can essentially buy and sell my life; I will admit feeling a little sad when one guy admitted feeling like his wife would probably divorce him when she found out that not only were they broke but his borrowing to keep up the lifestyle had put them in severe debt. However, for the most part, I’m relieved that the knife is cutting clean across the board. Everybody’s lifestyle is taking a hit right now. Fingers crossed, the same hand they’re using to tighten those belts will pull the correct lever when it comes time for the presidential election.

Check out the article:

sometimes the perks are worthwhile…

By on June 2, 2008 in mama gotta eat

Um, so I just got off a flight this morning, which is not news (more about the awesome trip below). BUT the fact that the seat cushion in the seat next to me was missing, is. I’m just unclear, are we going to have start paying extra for the seat cushions too? I swear the act of flying has become such a damn ordeal! And it affects everybody: passengers are disgruntled are the rising costs of everything ($5 water anyone?), the stewardesses are rude (on the way down, the stewardess got into a nasty argument with the girl sitting beside me because the young lady questioned the way she was collecting the trash. Next thing you know, ‘ole girl is threatening to tell the pilot that the passenger was getting smart. Huh? Like we were in kindergarten or something… bananas) and the security is just as ignorant as always. Sigh. But never have I seen the whole missing seat cushion trick. Air Tran, you gotta love it.
So the good new is: on the total last minute opportunity, I flew to Miami this past weekend for a work event and business dinner (ps, the former Versace Mansion is a fantastical example of how to live when money is not an option). And can I just say, radiant sunshine makes me a better person. As much as I love New York City and all the amazing people in it, I am sosososo much happier and productive when the weather is above you know, 55 degrees in the fourth week of May.
Just the physical act of being in Miami with it’s blue skies, warm breezes and lightweight clothing made me feel like talking to strangers… wait, I do that already. But you know what I mean. No mean mugging down in the dirty subway. I could genuinely smile at folks.
I don’t know, but the way I felt this weekend… this whole struggling to make it happen in the Big Apple might really be coming to an end for the kid.

shameless self promotion…

By on May 30, 2008 in keep hope alive

ATTENTION, ATTENTION!!!

I wrote the Usher cover story. And it is my very first VIBE cover EVER.

So I don’t care how over Ursher and his self created baby mama drama you are, act like you know and pick it up.

I want to hear what you think…

PS, that is so NOT the coverline that I would have given this story.

yes we were taking pics in the theater…

By on May 30, 2008 in using our powers for good

So me and the crew went to see the very first showing of The Sex In The City movie last night at 12.01am and I have to say, its was super cute.
I was never really a huge fan of the show (gasp, yes it’s true). Nevertheless, I decided to join in the bonding moment and trek down to Chelsea Cinemas to see the fabled production. Let’s just say, we knew the night was off to a great start when the semi-illiterate usher came to belatedly inform us that we everyone with 12.01am tix could bypass the ridiculous line and go straight into the theaters causing a stampede of Chelsea boys literally running over little girls in high heels. A classic NYC memory for life.
About the movie: if you’re not in love or a total romantic, the most important thing was the wardrobe. Happily, Carrie’s uber creative wardrobe choices (my fave by far being the grandmas drawers she sported in the bed with BIG) did not disappoint and lusted for Miranda’s plethora of coats and leather gloves (I’m such a winter gear woman).
I highly recommend that every woman go with at least three girlfriends who talk during the movies to enjoy the experience fully.

i got my back twisted out…

By on May 28, 2008 in keep hope alive

And my whole body aligned this afternoon by an adorable chiropractor who promises to significantly reduce this throbbing sensation in my right arm in six sessions. Sounds optimistic to me but what the hell do I have to lose? I must say; at this point I’d be willing to barter my first born for a little relief. Like seriously.

So the thrilling news of the day? I finally finished the last chapter in the third installment of my Hotlanta series!!! WOO HOO! Let the editing commence! If all goes well, I might actually be able to put this puppy to bed within the next couple of weeks. On the flip side, I’m actually kind of sad cause it really has been a lot of fun thinking teenage angst versus focusing on my own very adult problems. Like um, the freakin’ astronomical price of gas!

When I say that I’m about to go buy a bike with matching helmet, I’m so serious with it. The Volvo drives like a dream but ain’t nothing but a gas guzzler. And I simply cannot pay $50 to fill 3/4s of a tank. That’s just silly. Not to date myself but I remember when I thought 99 cents a gallon was a lot. Sigh. I’m like the old lady at the bar talking about the good ‘ole days… just sad.

black don’t crack…

By on May 27, 2008 in never too grown

While it may have felt like I spent my entire holiday weekend in front of a laptop working, in reality, I did take two days to drive upstate to Kingston, NY for my girl Joan’s 43rd birthday party. This year’s grand event was a bikini BBQ followed by cupcake & champagne sleepover. Excluding myself, there were six fantastic women and one yummy boy to help bring in Ms. Morgan’s new year. We all sat around, talked a whole bunch of nonsense, cracked terrible jokes, ate/drank until we were stuffed and then passed out. Um, can we say so much fun? If I didn’t enjoy all the perks of being a Scorpio so much, I swear I’d hate on everyone with a summertime birthday.

How did you kick off the summer of 2008?

jesus be a spicy salmon roll…

By on May 22, 2008 in miracle on 169th street

Praise the Lord, I just found a decent, clean Japanese restaurant that delivers to my apartment!!! I’m so happy I can hear angels singing… or wait maybe that’s my neighbor Gladysis.
Either way, I’m feeling happy enough to overlook the tragedy that is Usher getting a seperation from Tameka after nine months. Can you say iron clad prenup? And bigger than that, the rumor that Kobe Bryant got caught cheating AGAIN. This time it was with a Lakers cheerleader named Vanessa (knda ironic, huh?). Good grief, does he never learn?
Now I kinda realize why people were so annoyed with Jay-Z and Beyonce for not letting us see the wedding. At least the majority of us believe that they have a union that’s going to last longer than the next album release or championship season… so disheartening, no?
And just curious, when the hell is it going to get warm in NYC? Err-um, I don’t care if the ice cream trucks are blocking traffic on these tiny one-way streets, mid-70s is NOT summer weather!!

I’m still crying…

By on May 21, 2008 in why we as a people can't get ahead

When I grow up, I want to have a home in Sedona, AZ. It was one of the most breathtaking, peaceful, inspiring places I’ve been to in the United Staes. The blue skies, red rocks, wide open spaces, hot weather and happy zen people were exactly what the therapist ordered.

Over the course of three days, I managed to got to a baseball game, bronze by the pool, be very prolific (I wrote 3 whole chapters!!), hike up a mountain, eat fantastic food, hang out at a water park and get some much needed rest. I also met an amazing friend of a friend who doesn’t know it yet but is about to really regret his offer to let me come through anytime I want. ;)
Unfortunately, I don’t have anything to show for it because I mistakenly left my camera on the plane when I landed at LaGuardia on Monday night. And needless to say, nobody turned it in to the lost & found.. Sigh. There are no honest people in the world, I am so sad there are no words.

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